#A8ABAD Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Silver
What is hex #A8ABAD Color?
The color name of hex code #A8ABAD is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (168, 171, 173) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:1 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8ABAD has a hue of 204°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A8ABAD Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Silver |
| RGB Values | (168, 171, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 1%, 0%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (204°, 3%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #575452 [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #ADAAA8 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #A8ABAD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #A8ABAD Color Palettes
A8ABAD is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8ABAD is #ADAAA8 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8ABAD color is offered by #ADAAA8. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A8ABAD are #A8A9AD and #A8ADAD, called Metallic Silver and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8ABAD with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A8ABAD are #ADA8A9 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #ADADA8 (Silver Chalice). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#A8ABAD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ADA8AB (Silver (Metallic)) and #ABADA8 (Silver Chalice) along with #A8ABAD, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A8ABAD has #ADA8AB (Silver (Metallic)), #ADAAA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8ADAA (Dark Gray (X11)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A8ABAD contains #ADA8AD (Silver (Metallic)), #ADAAA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A9ADA8 (Dark Gray (X11)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #A8ABAD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8ABAD rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A8ABAD Color
Tints
B9BCBD- C2C4C6
- CBCDCE
- D4D5D6
- DCDDDE
- E5E6E6
- EEEEEF
- F6F7F7
Tones
- A0A2A4
- 9C9EA0
- 989A9B
- 949697
- 909192
- 8C8D8E
- 888989
- 848485
Shades
- 86898A
- 767879
- 656768
- 545657
- 434445
- 323334
- 222223
- 111111
#A8ABAD Color Patterns
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#A8ABAD Gingham Checks
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#A8ABAD Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8ABAD Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8ABAD Trellis Pattern
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#A8ABAD Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
